Add 9/60 and 10/50
9/60 + 10/50 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
45/300 + 60/300 = 45 + 60/300 = 105/300 - 105/300 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 9/60 + 10/50 = 7/20
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